Juan Aracena, BACP

Juan Aracena is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of clinical experience to his practice, working with both teenagers and adults. He adopts a client-centered approach that prioritises empathy, respect, and each person’s autonomy, creating a therapeutic space where individuals can feel genuinely heard and supported. Juan specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, and self-esteem concerns, and he also offers focused support for issues such as attachment and abandonment, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and sexuality.

Drawing on person-centred principles, Juan tailors his work to the unique needs of each individual, guiding clients through major life transitions, relationship challenges, or mood-related struggles with attention and care. He has experience engaging with severe mental health challenges and aims to provide interventions that are meaningful and practical, fostering resilience and personal growth. Juan offers therapy through online sessions as well as in-person meetings when appropriate, and he remains committed to ongoing professional development to ensure his practice reflects current understanding in mental health care.

As a Spanish and English speaker, Juan provides accessible support to bilingual clients and those who prefer to communicate in either language. His practice emphasises collaboration and empowerment, helping people explore their experiences and work toward clearer, more manageable ways of living.

Client-Centered Care for Online Support

Juan practices client-centered therapy, a person-focused approach that centres on empathy, active listening, and acceptance. This method helps individuals explore their feelings and values at their own pace and is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and relationship difficulties.

In sessions, Juan uses these client-centered principles to create a collaborative space where the client’s goals shape the work. He supports exploration of attachment, guilt, impulsivity, and life-purpose questions while helping clients build coping strategies that feel authentic to them. The process is guided jointly by the therapist and the client, with adjustments made to fit each person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Juan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexible options to access support around work, family, or daily commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate varied schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals like Juan can adapt client-centered work to online settings, helping clients move toward clearer thinking, greater emotional awareness, and practical steps for everyday challenges.